Events

Join us to become a better birder and citizen scientist during our Workshop #1. We will have an early morning bird walk, get introduced to Iowan birds and even get introduced to butterfly gardening. For more information contact John Laird at 515-297-0423. Visit mycountyparks.com for the full schedule and topics. Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Location: Conservation Office, Briggs Woods Park, Webster City, IA Time:...

Get hooked on fishing and meet the Hamilton County Law Enforcement officers at their annual fishing derby. This family event is free to the public and Iowa residents do not need a fishing license. Not only will kids interact with law enforcement in a positive manner, but there are prizes and free snacks. We will discuss fishing pole maintenance, fish ID, fishing regulations, water safety,...

Annual Jewell event open to the public. Come join us for a free-will donation BBQ with live family-friendly entertainment & activities.

Jewell's annual Jubilee parade. Main Street, Jewell, Iowa

Building better birders and citizens scientists continued in Workshop #2. Here you will be introduced to diurnal raptors of Iowa and how human activity impacts bald eagle reproduction success. Other topics will be about getting lead out of hunting and fishing and an introduction to nocturnal raptors of Iowa. Evening observation at Bjokboda Marsh and hike the Prairie Trail for spotting owls will round out...

A walking stick makes a walk through the woods a more enjoyable event. Feel free bring a walking stick to personalize or choose from some precut limbs. We will strip the bark, decorate the walking sticks, and then use them on a hike. This is a joint program between Hamilton and Webster County Conservation. Register at www.mycountyparks.com Questions contact John Laird at 515-297-0423 or Karen...